Oxfordshire · England
BBQ Catering in Lyford
BBQ catering in Lyford: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Street parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
BBQ catering in Lyford
Why choose BBQ catering in Lyford?
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
In Lyford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthday parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Leaving and retirement parties
Historic houses near Lyford include Longworth House (3.2 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
About our BBQ catering in Lyford
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in Lyford and we will check it works. Typical bookings include reunions and family get-togethers and street parties, with coleslaw, beef brisket and chicken skewers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Lyford makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Lyford (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Lyford
Is Lyford too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Lyford from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
How many meats should we choose?
Not typically. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
What do children normally eat?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you come to Lyford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Lyford and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, rich and tender.
Planning a barbecue in Lyford
Lyford is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cater events of every size in Lyford. Lyford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lyford to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX12, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Lyford we cover include Charney Bassett (1 mile west), West Hanney (1 mile south-east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north) and Pusey (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (6 miles east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Lyford includes Hitchcopse Pit and Chain Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers pub (0.8 miles west)
The process
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. For an evening barbecue in Lyford, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Where the barbecue can go in Lyford
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Six meats to choose from
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Take a look at our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
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What affects the price in Lyford
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards